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- SACRED HEART & ST. EULALIA PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
  
  Sacred Heart & St. Eulalia Parish is a united family of believers rooted in the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and the sacramental presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. We strive to proclaim the Gospel values in our diverse community as we open our lives to the wisdom of the Holy Spirit so we may see all things in the light of Faith.
- HISTORY OF SACRED HEART & ST. EULALIA PARISH
  
  THE NEW REALITY
  
  As part of the Archdiocesan-wide Renew My Church effort, Sacred Heart Parish in Melrose Park merged with St. Eulalia Parish in Maywood on July 1, 2019. Two became one under the unified name "Sacred Heart & St. Eulalia Parish" under the leadership of Pastor Francisco Ortega with both "Sacred Heart Church" and "St. Eulalia Church" remaining open as two worship sites for the combined parish.
  
  This new transitional period for two parishes with varied history was difficult for many, compounded by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 which forced the parish to offer virtual Masses broadcast online via Facebook for the better part of two years. During this time, there was an initiative led by Fr. Francisco to reorganize and reinvigorate parish ministries and activities to encourage parishioners from both Sacred Heart and St. Eulalia to participate in their unified faith community.
  
  ADJUSTMENT PERIOD
  
  At the time of the unification, the Blessed Sacrament Fathers left the Chicago area and the new unified parish was left under the order of Archdiocesan priests. The Sacred Heart rectory office was appointed as the main office of the parish by the Archdiocese of Chicago. Housing Forward expanded into the old St. Eulalia rectory building while a small rectory office was installed in the rear of church at St. Eulalia. All Sacramental records of both churches were consolidated into the main office at the Sacred Heart rectory building. Some renovations were done at St. Eulalia which included having the original tabernacle restored and placed on the high altar. A shrine dedicated to the Devotion of the Divine Mercy was constructed on the east side of the church with funds donated by parishioners.
  
  Due to complications arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, amongst a variety of other factors, Sacred Heart School was permanently closed in June 2021.
  
  The Quinn Center of St. Eulalia continued to provide community resources and activities for the unified parish under Executive Director Kristen Mighty. A special donation appeal held twice a year helped the parish provide support to the Quinn Center.
  
  5 YEARS LATER
  
  After 5 years of being established, Sacred Heart & St. Eulalia Parish continues to serve the communities of Melrose Park, Maywood and beyond, inspiring a unity under the cross of Christ.

About Us

SACRED HEART & ST. EULALIA PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

HISTORY OF SACRED HEART & ST. EULALIA PARISH

THE NEW REALITY

ADJUSTMENT PERIOD

5 YEARS LATER